The Gambit Spotting Podcast

Episode 21: Return of the Mojo (Ew). Part of the Gambit Guide: 1990s.

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, and Liv) are unattended because Riley isn’t available this week. We’re more unhinged and tangent-ey than usual so buckle in! We discuss Charles Xavier’s magical teletubby sun powers, Mojo, the Wizard of Oz, mind control, how Mr. Liv would never survive the first 5 minutes of a horror movie and more! Special guest appearances by Dazzler and Longshot, and a smash or pass which has us questioning if the outfit really makes us change our minds. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com [Podcast@gambitspotting.com] Comics referenced: 05/1992 X-Men Annual (1992) #1 Shattershot Type: Annual of ongoing Issue Title: Shattershot Cover Date: May 1992 Actual Release: March 1992 Part of Event: Writer(s): Fabian Nicieza, Dan Slott Penciller(s): Jae Lee, P. Craig Russell, Stuart Immonen, Dan Panosian, Greg Capullo, Mark Texeira Inker(s): Craig Anderson, Joe Rubinstein, Harry Candelario, Dan Panosian, Mark Texeira Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Supporting   07/1992 X-Men (1991) #10 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: The Return of Longshot/“Where Happy Little Bluebirds Fly” Cover Date: July 1992 Actual Release: May 1992 Part of Event: None Writer(s):Jim Lee, Scott Lobdell Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Scott Williams, Bob Wiachek, Dan Panosian, Karl Altstaetter Colorist(s): Ariane Lenshoek Gambit Appearance: Supporting   08/1992 X-Men (1991) #11 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: "The X-Men Vs The X-Men! (Again)" Cover Date: August 1992 Actual Release: June 1992 Part of Event: None Writer(s): Jim Lee, Scott Lobdell Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Bob Wiacek Colorist(s): Marie Javins Gambit Appearance: Limited   09/1992 X-Men (1991) #12 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Broken Mirrors Cover Date: September 1992 Actual Release: July 1992 Part of Event: Writer(s): Fabian Nicieza Penciller(s): Art Thibert Inker(s): Art Thibert Colorist(s): Joe Rosas, Marie Javins Gambit Appearance: Supporting   10/1992 X-Men (1991) #13 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Hazardous Territory Cover Date: October 1992 Actual Release: August 1992 Part of Event: None Writer(s): Fabian Nicieza Penciller(s): Art Thibert Inker(s): Dan Panosian Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Marie Javins Gambit Appearance:  Limited     Charge De Card: An adorable Marvel Rivals Chibi-style Gambit keychain is by HoneyBeeSlime, and available in their shop on ACGGoods which we will link. The keychain is double sided and epoxy coated and selling for $13 USD. Lots of good art turned keychains lately. This one is particularly adorable. https://acggoods.com/product/gambit-keychain-rivals-by-honeybeeslime/339064 [https://acggoods.com/product/gambit-keychain-rivals-by-honeybeeslime/339064]   Comic Spotting: X-Men United #4- June 17th Uncanny X-Men #30 - June 17th.   Actor Spotting: AJ LoCascio June 19-21 Washington State Summer Con Puyallup, WA   Keywords: X-Men, 1990s comics, Gambit, Jim Lee, Fabian Nicieza, comic book analysis, Marvel, superhero comics, comic history, character development, comic book art X-Men, Jim Lee, Gambit, Rogue, Marvel Comics, Comic Book Analysis, Mutant Universe, Comic Series, Character Development, Comic Art

Episode 20: Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Par 2. Part of the Gambit Guide: 1990s.

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv) yap far too much, considering only two comics are being covered in this episode. However, these issues have everything! Aliens, the astral plane, Cyclops getting caught thirsting over Psylocke on multiple occasions, Ex-Wives dropping a ton of lore, the semantics of babbling vs rambling, motorcycles, death, how not to remove a skeleton, Brood Goo, and Gambit speaking full French! Plus: a cow side tangent that we probably should have edited out but it’s too late now and a Smash or Pass that was smashed so aggressively we may have needed a moment. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com [Podcast@gambitspotting.com] Comics referenced:    X-Men (1991) #9 Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Type: Ongoing Issue Title: The Not So Big Easy Cover Date: June 1992 Actual Release: April 1992 Part of Event: Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Writer(s): Scott Lobdell and Jim Lee Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Jim Lee and Art Thibert Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Significant   Ghost Rider (1990) #27 Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Vengeance. Pure and Simple. Cover Date: July 1992 Actual Release: May 1992 Part of Event: Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Writer(s): Howard Mackie Penciller(s): Ron Wagner (Cover Artist: Jim Lee) Inker(s): Mike Witherby Colorist(s): Gregory Wright Gambit Appearance: Significant   Charge De Card: There’s a new Gambit Skin in Marvel Rivals, only available via the battle pass. If you are picking up skins, don’t miss out.   Comic Spotting: June 3: Uncanny X-Men #29 – Gambit on a team variant by German Peralta X-Men of apocalypse #4 - Gambit on main cover and the 1:25 Chris Campana variant. X-Men 97 Season 2 Prelude #1 -Gambit is on a variant cover.   June 17 : X-Men United #4 Uncanny X-Men #30   Actor Spotting:   Tony Daniels May 31st, 2026  Forest Hills Comic Con, Forest Hills NY AJ LoCascio June 19-21 Washington State Summer Con Puyallup, WA   Keywords: Gambit, X-Men, Ghost Rider, comic book lore, Marvel, storytelling, character analysis, comic issues, podcast Marvel comics, Gambit, Ghost Rider, X-Men, comic review, character design, story analysis, comic speculation

Episode 19: Can We Get the Witness & Beware the Brood. Part of the Gambit Guide: 1990s.

Today, the Gambit Spotters (Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv) revisit Bishop the Last X-Man and everyone’s favorite enigmatic bastard, the witness, because superstar spotter Vonnie bought the entire lot on eBay since it’s not on Marvel Unlimited. After that, they delve into the first two issues of the “Brood in the Big Easy” arc! Join them as they discuss roosters, surprise cliffs, springtime weather in New York, ex-wives, hot(?) fruit pies, Ghost Rider, Gambit’s mole placement and more! Also, smash or pass and the easiest decision they’ve ever made! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com [Podcast@gambitspotting.com] Comics referenced: Bishop the Last X-Man (whole thing)   X-Men (1991) #8 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: "Tooth and claw" Cover Date: May 1992 Actual Release: March 1992 Part of Event: Brood trouble in the Big Easy Writer(s): Scott Lobdell Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Art Thibert, Jim Lee Colorist(s): Joe Rosas   Ghost Rider (1990) #26 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Blood Feud Cover Date: June 1992 Actual Release: April 1992 Part of Event: Brood Trouble in the Big Easy Writer(s): Howard Mackie Penciller(s): Ron Wagner Inker(s): Mike Witherby Colorist(s): Gregory Wright Charge De Card: X-Men 97 Gambit Football Jersey https://www.boxlunch.com/product/marvel-x-men-97-gambit-football-jersey---boxlunch-exclusive/35427822.html [https://www.boxlunch.com/product/marvel-x-men-97-gambit-football-jersey---boxlunch-exclusive/35427822.html]   Comic Spotting: May 13 (Uncanny X-Men (2024) #28 May 19 X-Men: The Trial Of Gambit Omnibus X-Men of Apocalypse (2025) #4 delayed until June 3rd May 20 X-Men United (2026) #3 May 20 Rogue #5 (2026)   Actor Spotting: Alessandro Juliani : May 8 -10, 2026 Anime Town: Pensacola in Pensacola FL May 22-24, 2026 - London, UK, MCM London   Keywords: Marvel Comics, Bishop the Last X-Man, Gambit, X-Men, comic book analysis, Marvel lore, comic history, character analysis, story breakdown, comic book discussion Gambit, Marvel Comics, X-Men, Comic Lore, Upcoming Releases, MCM London, Ghost Rider, Thieves Guild, Rogue, Gambit Butt Mole

Episode 18: Wolverine and Gambit go to Japan. Part of the Gambit Guide: 1990s.

Join the Gambit Spotters: Meg, Vonnie, Riley, and Liv as they visit the ghosts of Logan’s past… in Japan! This episode has everything – cash cabs, poorly aged character naming, magical color changing boots, unpermitted support beam removal and basically every female character Wolverine has dated. It’s wild. Also – smash or pass headsock or no headsock edition! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com [Podcast@gambitspotting.com] Comics referenced: Altbit AU spin off - Earth-34922  (12/1991) What If…? #34 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: "What if Spiderman Fought the Trapster” - Gambit is in the third story, “what if wolverine hibernated” Cover Date: February 1992 Actual Release: December 1991 Part of Event: None Writer(s): John Rozum Penciller(s):  David Cullen Inker(s): Andrew Pepoy Colorist(s): Tom Vincent Gambit Appearance: Minimal. He’s on 2 panels. But he has dialogue Variant status: The variant lives!   04/1992 Wolverine (1988) #53 The Crunch Conundrum Type: Ongoing (solo) Issue Title: "The Chimerical Mystery Tour!" Cover Date: April 1992 Actual Release: February 1992 Part of Event: The Crunch Conundrum Writer(s): Larry Hama Penciller(s): Marc Silvestri Inker(s): Dan Green, Hilary Barta, Klaus Janson Colorist(s): Joe Rosas, Kevin Tinsley, Marie Javins   06/1992 Wolverine (1988) #55 Type: Ongoing (solo) Issue Title: “Thirty Slashes Over Tokyo” Cover Date: June 1992 Actual Release:  April 1992 Part of Event:  none Writer(s): Larry Hama Penciller(s): Marc Silvestri Inker(s): Dan Green Colorist(s):Steve Buccellato   7/1992 Wolverine (1988) #56 Type: Ongoing Solo Issue Title: "We Got Cylla, Can Mothra Be Far Behind?" Cover Date: July 1992 Actual Release: May 1992 Part of Event: none Writer(s): Lary Hama Penciller(s): Marc Silvestri Inker(s): Dan Green Colorist(s):  Steve Buccellato   7/1992 Wolverine (1988) #57 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: "Death in the Family” Cover Date: July 1992 Actual Release: May 1992 Part of Event:  none Writer(s):  Larry Hama Penciller(s): Marc Silvestri Inker(s): Dan Green, Al Milgrom, Joe Rubinstein Colorist(s): Steve Buccellato   11/1992 Wolverine (1988) #60 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: "Counting Coup” Cover Date: November 1992 Actual Release: July 1992 Part of Event: none Writer(s): Larry Hama Penciller(s): Dave Hoover Inker(s): Keith Williams Colorist(s): Larry Stroman, Dan Green, Tom Orzechowski   Charge De Card: Marvel Rivals Hellfire Gambit Skin – in game PS5 or PC   Comic Spotting: April 29 Uncanny X-Men (2024) #27  May 6 Jubilee Deadly reunion #1  May 6 X-Men: Age Of Revelation - World Of Revelation TPB  May 13 Uncanny X-Men #28  May 19 X-Men: The Trial Of Gambit Omnibus \ May 20 for UK   Actor Spotting:  Alessandro Juliani : May 8 -10, 2026 Anime Town Pensacola FL, May 22-24, 2026 - London, UK, MCM  Phil LaMarr : May 2-3 ComicCon Liverpool   Keywords: Marvel comics, Gambit, Wolverine, comic analysis, superhero team-ups, Marvel Universe, comic book history, character development, comic book art, Marvel storylines

Episode 17: Omega Red and Naming Remy. Part of the Gambit Guide: 1990s.

Join the Gambit Spotters: Meg, Vonnie, Riley and Liv- as they dive headfirst into adjectiveless X-Men from 1991. Listen to them discuss Gambit cheating at basketball, what makes him and Rogue’s first date unique, tentacles, the Von Strucker twins questionable fashion choices, and how exactly did Wolverine bury himself in a grave? Also, a special dual-decision Smash or Pass – Because we can’t pick which Gambit outfit is better! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Questions? Email us at Podcast@gambitspotting.com [Podcast@gambitspotting.com] Comics referenced: X-Men (1991) #4 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: The Resurrection and the Flesh Cover Date: February 1992 Actual Release: November 1991 Writer(s): John Byrne, Jim Lee Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Scott Williams Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Significant X-Men (1991) #5 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Blowback Cover Date: February 1992 Actual Release: December 1991 Writer(s): John Byrne, Jim Lee Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Art Thibert, Joe Rubinstein, Bob Wiacek, Scott Williams Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Supporting X-Men (1991) #6 Type:Ongoing  Issue Title: Farther Still  Cover Date: March 1992 Actual Release: January 1992 Writer(s): Jim Lee, Scot Lobdell Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Art Thibert Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Supporting Memorable Details: First time we hear Gambit’s first name in canon! X-Men (1991) #7 Type: Ongoing  Issue Title: Inside.. Out Cover Date: April 1992 Actual Release: February 1992 Writer(s): Jim Lee, Scott Lobdell  Penciller(s): Jim Lee Inker(s): Art Thibert Colorist(s): Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Supporting  Uncanny X-Men (1981) #287 Type: Ongoing Issue Title: Bishop to King’s Five Cover Date:April 1992 Actual Release: February 1992  Writer(s): Jim Lee, Scott Lobdell Penciller(s): John Romita Jr Inker(s): Chris Ivy, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bob Wiacek, Scott Williams, Dan Panosian Colorist(s): Gina Going, Joe Rosas Gambit Appearance: Not in this issue, but there’s plot relevance so i didn’t want to skip it.  Memorable Details: First appearance of the Witness  Charge De Card: For those of you looking to raise the stakes on your Gambit cosplay, ArtCrist on Etsy (and on Instagram with the same username) has designed these awesome LED playing cards! The  set of three retails for $220. Get on their etsy here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/4462421791/gambit-playing-cards-led-light-x3 [https://www.etsy.com/listing/4462421791/gambit-playing-cards-led-light-x3] Comic Spotting: April 15 X-Men United (2026) #2: X-MEN DIVIDED! Gambit on a variant team cover by Mahmud Asrar.  April 15 Rogue (2025) #4: Gambit featured on the Nogi San Variant and virgin variant Actor Spotting: Tony Daniels Saturday April 18-19, 2026 - Danvers MA (US) Northshore Collectors Fest Phil LaMarr April 17-19, 2026 - Huntsville, AL (US) Huntsville Comic & Pop Culture Expo Alessandro Juliani April 23-26 Calgary Expo (Canada) Calgary Expo Keywords: Gambit, Uncanny X-men, Scott Lobdell, Jim Lee